ABC response to AFP raid

Posted 5th June 2019

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In response to an AFP raid on 5 June of the ABC Ultimo office in Sydney, ABC Managing Director David Anderson said:

“It is highly unusual for the national broadcaster to be raided in this way. This is a serious development and raises legitimate concerns over freedom of the press and proper public scrutiny of national security and defence matters.

“The ABC stands by its journalists, will protect its sources and continue to report without fear or favour on national security and intelligence issues when there is a clear public interest.”

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